攘臂 rǎng bì to bare one's arms (in agitation) syn 搓手顿脚 搓手頓腳 cuō shǒu dùn jiǎo (idiom) Describes a state of anxiety and impatience. It refers to someone who cannot sit still and shows their agitation through nervous gestures. 沸反盈天 fèi fǎn yíng tiān (idiom) To describe a tumultuous uproar filling the whole space, like a pot boiling over. It conveys noisy agitation and disorder. syn 坐不安席 zuò bù ān xí (idiom) To be so worried or preoccupied that one cannot sit peacefully. It describes intense inner agitation and anxiety. 一佛出世，二佛生天 yī fó chū shì，èr fó shēng tiān (idiom) To seem to die and come back to life / to be in a state of extreme suffering or agitation. 一日九回 yī rì jiǔ huí (idiom) Describes a state of inner anxiety and agitation. 七捞八攘 七撈八攘 qī lāo bā rǎng (idiom) To rummage around restlessly and act in agitation. It describes a confused and unsettled state of mind. 临食废箸 lín shí fèi zhù (idiom) To throw down one’s chopsticks just as a meal begins. It describes a state of agitation or anxiety that makes it impossible to eat calmly. 促促刺刺 cù cù cì cì (idiom) Describes a state of great agitation and unease. 倒枕搥床 dǎo zhěn chuí chuáng (idiom) Describes agitation, helplessness, anger, or grief, especially tossing and turning restlessly and being unable to sleep. 凤狂龙躁 鳳狂龍躁 fèng kuáng lóng zào (idiom) Describes a state of intense agitation and nervous unrest, sometimes implying mental derangement. 吼天喊地 hǒu tiān hǎn dì (idiom) To shout loudly in a state of extreme agitation or distress. 天下恟恟 tiān xià xiōng xiōng (idiom) Describes a turbulent and unstable situation, with widespread public unrest and agitation. 如醉如狂 rú zuì rú kuáng (idiom) Describes a state of agitation or loss of control in which a person cannot restrain themselves. syn 小鹿儿心头撞 小鹿兒心頭撞 xiǎo lù ér xīn tóu zhuàng (idiom) To feel as if a fawn were leaping against one's heart. It describes extreme fright or inner agitation. 心乱如丝 心亂如絲 xīn luàn rú sī (idiom) To have a mind as tangled as a mass of threads. It describes great inner confusion and agitation. 心劳意穰 心勞意穰 xīn láo yì rǎng (idiom) To be troubled by a restless and confused state of mind. It describes inner agitation and unease. 按纳不下 按納不下 àn nà bù xià (idiom) To be unable to control oneself. It mainly refers to inner impatience, agitation, or anxiety. 挠腮撧耳 náo sāi juē ěr (idiom) To scratch one’s cheeks and pull one’s ears. It describes a state of panic and anxious agitation. 捣枕捶床 dǎo zhěn chuí chuáng (idiom) To show agitation, helplessness, anger, or grief by tossing and striking the bed. It especially describes being unable to fall asleep. 捣枕槌床 dǎo zhěn chuí chuáng (idiom) To show agitation, helplessness, anger, or grief by tossing in bed and striking the pillow or bed, unable to fall asleep. 揎拳攘臂 xuān quán rǎng bì (idiom) To roll up one’s sleeves and bare one’s arms. It describes an attitude of vigor, agitation, or anger. 搓手顿足 搓手頓足 cuō shǒu dùn zú (idiom) Describes a state of agitation and anxiety. 攘臂而起 rǎng bì ér qǐ (idiom) To roll up one's sleeves and rise in excitement or agitation, ready to take action. 攘袂切齿 攘袂切齒 rǎng mèi qiè chǐ (idiom) To describe intense anger and agitation, as if rolling up one’s sleeves and gritting one’s teeth. 攘袂扼腕 rǎng mèi è wàn (idiom) To roll up one's sleeves and grasp one's wrist, showing intense agitation or indignation. 旁午构扇 bàng wǔ gòu shān (idiom) Describes people mutually framing and inciting one another against someone. It suggests malicious agitation and hostile manipulation. 梦魂颠倒 mèng hún diān dǎo (idiom) Describes someone who is bewildered and mentally unsettled, no longer behaving normally. It suggests considerable inner agitation. 汲汲营营 汲汲營營 jí jí yíng yíng (idiom) To appear to pursue something with urgency and agitation. The expression describes a restless, eager attitude, often connected with seeking an advantage. 火急火燎 huǒ jí huǒ liǎo (idiom) A variant of “as if one were on fire.” It describes extreme haste or agitation. 烟雾腾天 yān wù téng tiān (idiom) Describes extremely noisy and chaotic agitation, like thick smoke rising and billowing. 眉留目乱 méi liú mù luàn (idiom) A state in which a person’s expression reveals uneasiness and agitation. 神不附体 shén bù fù tǐ (idiom) Describes a state of mental agitation and disorientation, especially caused by panic. 神意自若 shén yì zì ruò (idiom) To show no unusual expression or change in one’s complexion. It describes someone who remains extremely calm and reveals no agitation. 神色不挠 神色不撓 shén sè bù náo (idiom) To remain composed, with one’s expression unchanged and showing no agitation. 神魂失据 shén hún shī jù (idiom) Describes someone whose mind has lost its normal composure, usually because of intense emotion or agitation. 神魂撩乱 shén hún liáo luàn (idiom) A state of mental unease and agitation. 绰有余暇 chuò yǒu yú xiá (idiom) To have ample time and remain composed, without hurry or agitation. 腹热肠慌 fù rè cháng huāng (idiom) To be extremely anxious and flustered. It describes a state of urgency, agitation, or panic. 腹热肠荒 fù rè cháng huāng (idiom) A popular expression from Yuan-dynasty drama and verse. Describes a state of anxiety and agitation. 跌脚槌胸 diē jiǎo chuí xiōng (idiom) To stamp one’s feet and beat one’s chest with one’s fists. It expresses anger, agitation, distress, or grief. 